Residents in DuPage County will be able to directly text 911 dispatchers in an emergency when calling isn't possible.

More residents of this city are turning to the "911" hotline for help after response time became shorter resulting from the ...

The emergency line is strictly for situations requiring immediate assistance from police, fire, or emergency medical services.

Some iPhone users can connect to satellites to call for help or reach out to their loved ones. The process is simple.

Watch this video for tips on reaching your loved ones during an emergency. If you’re trying to reach your loved ones: Text, don’t call. Some government agencies encourage a “text first, talk second” ...

However, with the software change, the Sheriff’s Office says it cannot transfer contact information from CodeRED to ...

Make sure to talk to your kids about when it's necessary to call 911. Pretending to make a call is a great way to help kids ...